NYC Stowaway Causes Airport Chaos in Paris

A 57-year-old woman with a Russian passport managed to sneak onto a Delta flight from JFK to Paris, bypassing TSA and Delta checkpoints. Her successful stowaway attempt, however, took an unexpected turn.

Upon arrival at Charles de Gaulle Airport, she caused such a disturbance that Delta refused to fly her back to the US, leaving her stranded in Paris.

<p>The incident unfolded on Tuesday night when she boarded Delta Flight 264. Authorities say she evaded security at both the TSA checkpoint and Delta's boarding gate, successfully boarding the aircraft without a ticket. A Port Authority official described the situation as the woman "causing such a scene" that the airline refused to allow her on any flight. </p><p>Initially, she was expected to be returned to the US on Saturday evening after being taken into custody in Paris on Wednesday. However, due to her disruptive behavior, her return has been delayed indefinitely. Once back in the U.S., she faces **state and federal charges**, including theft of services. </p>

The incident highlights security lapses at both TSA and Delta checkpoints. A TSA spokesperson confirmed that the individual bypassed two verification stations.

This audacious attempt to avoid airfare ended in unexpected consequences, leaving the stowaway stranded in a foreign country and facing potential legal repercussions.